Histotechnologist/ Histotechnician
Mon - Fri, any shift
- Extremely competitive pay and benefits.
- $5K sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
- Eligible for yearly bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
- Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
- Ensure proper tissue processing.
- Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
- Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
- Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
- Perform all special stain procedures.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
- May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
- May perform IHC testing.
- Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures.
- Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Qualifications:
- AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
- 1+ years of experience as a Histotech preferred, however new grads with Histotech internship experience are encouraged to apply.
- Must have ASCP certification (HT or HTL) or have a New York State license.
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